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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn't need root beer!
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Describes the economics of needs and wants, including what they are, how they compare, and how people can get what they need and want. An early economics book that includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.
6) Consumerism
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether consumerism is linked to mental and emotional problems, whether the recession will hurt consumerism, and whether moderate consumerism is more practical than freeganism.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you've used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They're in stores, homes, schools, restaurants, farms, and factories. So, what is a good? And what's a service? Read this book to find out.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Readers will gain an essential understanding about the consumer buying cycle and the problems that stem from it. Students realize that the ease of online shopping, reliance on machines in manufacturing, and access to cheap labor and materials in less developed countries create a dangerous cycle where money is more important than people and the environment. However, through "Solve It!" activities, readers are encouraged to address these issues and...
9) Clothes
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a simple look at the difference between wants and needs with relation to clothes.
Author
Series
Publisher
A Kids Book About
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Money is one of those things that EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but not many of us learned much about it. There may be no more important topic for grownups to teach kids about than money. This book is a perfect way to introduce the topic to kids. It covers what money is, how to earn it, and how to use it wisely."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up again, this time to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to our...